Wanted: Your Input on Capital Improvement Program!
Comments & Suggestions Welcome Until October 31
What is a Capital Improvement Project?
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is Tigard's 5-year plan for matching the
cost of large-scale improvements - like fixing roads, water and sewer systems -
to anticipated revenues, like taxes and bonds.
What's Makes a Project CIP-eligible?
The city defines a CIP project as
- Any public facility project that improves or adds value to Tigard's infrastructure
- Costs $50,000 or more
- Has a useful life or extends the useful life of a facility for five years or more
The 5-year CIP document includes construction of streets and sidewalks, land or right-of-way
purchases, rehabilitation and construction of sanitary sewer, storm, and water systems,
public building renovations and park development or improvement of park facilities.
When and How are CIP Projects Chosen?
The CIP Plan consists of prioritized public facility projects which begin with the
current year and then project for four additional years. The CIP is updated every
year through a process that is separate from, but parallel to, the development of
the city's annual budget which begins each December.
The CIP is updated and coordinated by a management team within the city which
engages all departments in identifying vital public projects. Whether or not
each capital project outlined in the CIP can be funded depends upon the budget.
However, money is allocated to projects that are considered high priority or
have available grant funding. Typically, the further out projects are scheduled
beyond the current year, the less likely immediate funding will be available
for them.
Does the Public Get a Say?
Yes! Here's How:
 
Send your comments and suggestions to City Engineer Ted Kyle (TedK@tigard-or.gov).
Residents can recommend new projects and provide input on future projects within the CIP document.
City staff are eager to receive your input on these key infrastructure projects.
Nominations for new and comments on existing projects will be accepted from September 1 until October 31, 2010.
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Capital Improvement Projects:
FY 2010-15
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For more information on the CIP document, contact
Carissa Collins, Sr. Management Analyst at 503-718-2643 or
carissa@tigard-or.gov
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